Synopsis
Produced in UNATC, in 2017, Esmeralda is Andrei Tache-Codreanu’s exam film from the second year of his BA studies. It tells the story of Nea Diniță, the last villager to help with the archaeological diggings at the Histria Fortress.
Directed by: Andrei Tache-Codreanu
Script by: Andrei Tache-Codreanu
Producer: UNATC, Andrei Tache-Codreanu
Cinematography: Rareș Dima
Edited by: Andrei Stoian
Sound: Andrei Stoian
Music: Andrei Stoian
Year: 2017
Category: short film
Genre: documentary
Duration: 15 minutes
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PLOT SUMMARY
At the Ancient City of Histria, diggings have started to slow down, as all the experienced workers are retired now. The last man standing from the “old guard” is Mr. Diniță, a former librarian, who has been working for 16 years on the site.
Festivals
- Best documentary award at Mumbai Shorts International Film Festival (Mumbai, 2017);
- ”Ion Bostan” award for Best documentary film directing at Cinemaiubit International Student Film Festival (Bucharest, 2017);
- Critics award for best documentary at Hyperfest International Student Film Festival (Bucharest, 2017);
- Special mention for documentary film at South-Eastern Europe Cinema Schools Festival (Istanbul, 2017);
- Audience award at Filmul de Piatra (Piatra Neamț, 2017);
- International Short Film Festival in Drama (Drama, 2017);
- Astra Film Festival (Sibiu, 2017);
- Mostra Internacional de Escolas de Cinema (Porto, 2017).
